Of course I am ready to pay anything that you may think proper." "But I don't take boarders," Mrs.Walsham said, much surprised at the proposition.

"I only take girls who come in the morning and go away in the afternoon.

Besides, they are all a good many years older than your grandchild.

None of the girls who come to me are under twelve." "I know, ma'm, I know; and I am sure you must think it a great liberty on my part to ask such a thing," the sergeant said apologetically.

"It is not the teaching I want, but just a home for her." Mrs.Walsham felt puzzled.